Tag Archives: China

New Markets Are Challenging MLS Appeal For Europe’s Name Players

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Robert Hay

In the beginning, MLS was a little league that merited little notice internationally.  On occasion an all star went overseas and their previous career was noted by pundits, but MLS itself was paid little heed by the Sky Sports of … Continue reading →

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Why A 2026 U.S. World Cup is Not A Slam Dunk

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Robert Hay

In the wake of Thursday’s loss to Qatar in maybe the only place U.S. soccer can lose to them (the FIFA boardroom), many American soccer fans tried to rally their spirits by immediately turning their focus to the 2026 World … Continue reading →

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Can Anderson Be the Key?

Posted on August 24, 2009 by David Schiavone

Cast your mind back to May 2009, Manchester United were comprehensively and soundly trounced in Rome by a magical Barcelona side, inspired by Xavi and Iniesta. For many, the lack of quality in the centre of the park was plain … Continue reading →

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Liverpool Does the Right Thing: German Clubs Do Not

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

On the European Continent and on the British Isles the view of the Olympic football Tournament is completely different than in the rest of the world. In Europe the tournament is seen as more of a nuisance than anything, while … Continue reading →

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